Dog-Friendly Holidays Norfolk
Discover the ultimate dog-friendly escape in Norfolk with our curated list of pet-friendly hotels and cottages. From sandy beaches to salt marshes, Norfolk offers a haven for you and your furry friend. Explore charming towns, roam dog-friendly coastlines, and book a hotel tailored for a memorable canine-friendly getaway in this picturesque corner of England.
North Walsham, EnglandThe Barn is a beautiful, four-bedroom holiday home resting near Hoveton & Wroxham in the Norfolk Broads. Near a National Park. Off-road parking. Bedrooms with en-suites. North Walsham 6.2 miles; Aylsham 10.6 miles; Norwich 13.6 miles.£209From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & book
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North Walsham, EnglandBoasting its own hot tub (open all year) and with its own outdoor heated swimming pool (open May Spring Bank Holiday to mid-September), this single-storey holiday property is a perfect venue for enjoying a peaceful holiday. Set back from the roadside, The Nest offers spacious and comfortable accommodation, with two conservatories, one of which is south-facing and overlooks the swimming pool, a great hot spot for sitting and relaxing in, the other doubles up as utility room with an added pool table for family fun. Within walking distance of the popular market town of Aylsham, there is an excellent array of independent shops, tea rooms, pubs and a regular market day. Hop on one of the trains that run along the Bure Valley Railway and visit Wroxham, capital of the Norfolk Broads, with its shops, riverside cafés and restaurants, daily boat hire and river trips. The seaside town of Cromer, 11 miles, has a pier, promenade, beach, shops, restaurants and cafés. The splendid National Trust property of Blickling Hall is just 1 mile, Felbrigg Hall is 11 miles and Sheringham Park is 13 miles. The city of Norwich is 13 miles away and offers a theatre, cathedral, castle museum, two indoor shopping centres with cinema complexes and a market square. Other places to visit include the pretty market town of Holt, 12 miles, Blakeney Quay, 17 miles, Holkham Hall, 26 miles, and The Royal Sandringham Estate, 29 miles, which is open to the public when the Royals are not in residence. Beach 11 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 550 yards.
Please note: No stag/hen parties. This property is in a residential area.£234From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
North Walsham, EnglandA lovely traditional Norfolk house sitting pretty on a quiet lane, there is much to love about Betty’s Cottage. It had been furnished in traditional style that is very in keeping with its whole ambiance. It offers a lovely open-fire and three bedrooms to accommodate up to six guests making this a great family property. There is also a boat house with a small canoe that guests are welcome to use at their own risk. There is also an indoor heated swimming pool next door, which can be booked for private use by the hour.
There are also lots of wonderful walks across the open countryside, which is reflected in the pretty views from the cottage itself. You really are tucked away here, making Betty’s something of a hidden treasure but don’t be fooled because you are very close to both the beaches and the Broads, making this the perfect choice for guests looking to combine a relaxing break with lots to explore. Just four miles from the seafront, you can be in Mundesley in just eight minutes. Here you will find a lovely coastal village boasting one of the best beaches in the area along with lots of cafes and a handful of shops.
Venture just a little further and you will find yourself taking in Cromer’s famous pier and Edwardian Promenade. Here you will also find a host of traditional seaside attractions, lots of places to eat, drink and shop, a cinema, and a zoo. A little further afield and you can be quayside in Blakeney or Wells-next-the-Sea or exploring the grassy dunes at Winterton-on-Sea. You are also just 12 miles from the heart stunning Norfolk Broads, Wroxham.From here you can join a water tour or hire your own launch. You can also hop on Bure Valley railway and travel across open countryside to the bustling market town of Aylsham. History buffs will find lots to love here too with NT properties and stately homes galore to explore.
There are also numerous local museums and the Thursford Collection with its Christmas Spectacular and Santa’s Magical Journey and the Mucklburgh Collection and North Norfolk Railway too. There is so much nature to be found right on your doorstep but if you do want to venture a little further make time to visit the Sculthorpe and Pensthorpe Nature Reserves, RSPB Cley Marshes and Sheringham Park. And after all that sightseeing you will be delighted to discover that the area is simply packed with great places to eat, many of which serve huge Norfolk portions of home cooked, fresh, seasonal produce. And then you can return to Betty’s where you can be sure of a peaceful night’s sleep. Just lovely.£81From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Dereham, England
5.00Located in the lovely village of Dereham, dog-friendly Greenbanks Hotel in Norfolk makes a great base for pets looking to get a taste of both the country and the coast.
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- Saxlingham Thorpe, England 4.00This impressive, detached house stands proudly in two acres of land, which is divided into formal garden and woodland. Furnished to a very good standard by its owner, it creates a relaxing and stylish environment, and with its indoor heated swimming pool, hot tub and sauna, it is a perfect holiday location for family celebrations or a get together, whatever the season. Sandalls Marsh is ideally situated for exploring Norfolk and Suffolk. The historical market towns of Diss, Loddon and Wymondham are well worth a visit, as is the unspoilt North Norfolk Coast, with its pretty coastal villages and glorious beaches. Alternatively, spend a day enjoying the famous Norfolk Broads. Children will love BeWILDerwood, the treetop adventure park. The Suffolk Heritage Coast and the popular seaside towns of Southwold and Lowestoft are less than 30 miles away. The historical city of Norwich is just 6 miles away, with its cathedrals, museums, theatre, excellent shopping and cosmopolitan cafés. Thetford Forest is only 10 miles for adventure walking and cycle routes. Golf and walking are available locally. Beach 25 miles. Shop 3 miles, pub ¼ mile.£316From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Costessey, England 5.00With exclusive use of its own indoor heatedswimming pool, this detached, traditionally-built, single-storey holiday property is located within an area of SSSI along the peaceful backwater of the River Wensum. French doors lead to an enclosed secluded garden terrace, complete with sun loungers and barbecue, with pathway leading to private river frontage with use of seating furniture, rowing boat and canoe, where visitors can enjoy this wonderful backwater to the full, its peace only interrupted by the occasional rowing boat of an angler. The village has two pubs, shops, post office, golf course, snooker hall and extensive country walks.
The city of Norwich is 5 miles for excellent shopping, theatre, castle museum, cathedral, fine restaurants, cafés and bars. Wroxham (10 miles), capital of the Norfolk Broads, offers river trips and daily boat hire to explore the expanse of waterways. A 40-minute drive leads to the Heritage North Norfolk coast, ‘Admiral Nelson’s country’, where there are Blue Flag sandy beaches, extensive salt marshes, RSPB reserves and the coastal path for excellent walking. Boat trips are available all year to visit the basking seals and Blakeney Point nature reserve. Nearby, the stately homes of Holkham and Blickling are amongst the finest in East Anglia. The Royal Sandringham Estate and museum is open to the public when the Royals are not in residence.
The coastal resorts of Cromer and Sheringham offer an array of attractions for all ages, a cliff-top golf course, plenty of shops and restaurants. Still operational, the fishing harbour operates a small fleet of boats to catch succulent fresh lobsters and crabs, which are brought back to be sold locally. Promenade gardens, pier with seasonal live entertainment and the Royal Life Boat Centre can all be found at Cromer. Sheringham is headquarters for the North Norfolk Steam Railway, where during the summer trains travel back and forth along the coast to neighbouring villages. Shop 800 yards.£136From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Horning, England 1.00In the lovely Broads village of Horning, a short walk from shops and riverside pubs, this extremely spacious and comfortable lodge property boasts a fine waterside setting with its own mooring in a small marina leading onto the main River Bure.
The main bedroom and its en-suite have just been recently re-furbished in 2024. The first floor balcony is a delightful place to relax and watch the boating activity and wildlife, and visitors can enjoy numerous attractions within a short drive. Scenic excursions on the Bure Valley Railway, the Wroxham Barns craft centre, Bewilderwood adventure park, stately Blickling Hall (NT), lovely sandy beaches and the cathedral city of Norwich with its castle, museums and galleries, cinemas and theatres, excellent shopping and wide choice of restaurants are all easily accessible. Situated within a 2 minute walk to a riverside pub, with village shops and other pubs within a 10-minute walk.£88From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
California, England 5.00Sandy Den is a detached, single-storey holiday chalet situated in California Sands Holiday Park and is ideally situated close to the beach. It is also in a great location for exploring the Norfolk Broads and Great Yarmouth with its traditional seaside attractions. On site there is a good selection of facilties including a café, minimarket, amusements, fish and chip shop, pizza takeaway bar, laundrette and family clubhouse. There is also an indoor heated swimming pool. There are plenty of activities for all the family to enjoy in this area, such as walking, cycling and fishing which are all available locally. Sandy Den is fantastic for active holiday makers and families who are looking for plenty to do. Beach 500 yards. Shop and restaurant 50 yards, pub 500 yards.£42From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
- Wroxham, EnglandA wonderful single level barn set in rural Norfolk boasting its big open skies, yet an easy drive of the Coast and National Park Norfolk Broads.
The barn has shared use to the games room with entertainment area and an indoor heated swimming pool, available for hourly pre booking allowing your very own private use. The games room will delight, having table tennis, ice hockey, pool table and comfy sofa area with TV and large selection of DVD’s. Tastefully styled to provide contemporary, comfortable and well-appointed accommodation, perfect for all year-round bookings. Being single level and having no stairs makes it an ideal choice for guests wanting to avoid. To the front is a private enclosed courtyard seating area, perfect relaxing, and enjoying alfresco eating.
Wroxham, known as capital of the Norfolk Broads, is just 11 minutes’ drive, a perfect base to explore the 125 miles of navigable waterways, daily boat hire, river trips, canoes and kayaks area available to hire. Good selection of shops, waterside cafés and restaurants.Wroxham Barns is just a few minutes’ drive with craft barns, boutique and shops, restaurants, play park and petting farm, which the younger children adore! Seaside resort of Sea Palling has excellent sandy beach backed by sand dunes, restaurant, small arcade and café, 18 minutes’ drive. Bygone museums, craft centres, National Trust parks and homes of Blickling and Felbrigg Halls are all within an easy drive. City of Norwich, 13 miles, has a magnificent cathedral, castle museum, art galleries, cinemas, theatre, cafés, fine restaurants and excellent shopping. Blakeney Quay and Morston Harbour located further along the north Norfolk coast offer seal watching boat trips and pubs and restaurants serving superb locally caught seafood.
Fishing is available (in season with licence) Sea Palling, Cromer and Sheringham beaches are great for sea fishing and alongside the River Bure for river fishing. Many fishing lakes within surrounding area. Great golf courses are within an easy drive. Sheringham cliff top, Sprowston, Barnham Broom and Bawburgh will certainly delight any keen golfer. Sandy beach 8.5 miles. Pub serving food 1.5 miles. Shops, supermarket 5 miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 11 guests.£120From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
Swanton Morley, EnglandDesigned exclusively and stylishly furnished to sleep six with en-suite and four poster bed to the master bedroom and family bathroom, this holiday barn conversion is set amongst beautiful countryside. Neighbouring Frogs Hall, set within the owner’s twenty acres of grounds comprising small, private livery yard, grazing paddocks with horses, large lawned garden, as well as a private pool, hot tub and lounging area set inside a large covered enclosure (open daily 9am to 6.30pm Easter - end Oct). Swanton Morley with its country pubs offers an excellent touring base to explore Norfolk, a nature lover’s paradise. With its market towns, historic homes, parks, golf courses, leisure facilities, outstanding coast, Royal Sandringham, wildlife parks, Dinosaur Adventure Park and the Norfolk Broads all within easy reach. Close by is the beautiful city of Norwich. Shop, pub and restaurant 1.5 miles.£89From price per night based on 7 night stayExplore & bookPrice Match GuaranteeDogs Stay Free
